China Non-US Visas

The nationalities below DO require visas:

The nationalities below DO NOT require visas:

Citizens of all countries except those listed to the right require visas to enter China.

Ordinary passport holders from Singapore, Brunei and Japan can gain access to China without applying for visas for up to 15 days for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, or transit. They can enter and exit from the ports that are open to foreigners.

1.1

Current Passport

Applicant must submit their current passport.

Note: In order to obtain China visas, passport must have one blank visa page and not expire within the next six months.

1.2

Visa Photo Requirement

The Embassy requires two (2) identical passport style photographs taken within the last 6 months. Visa photos should not be the same used for the passport.

> Click here to view visa photo requirements

1.3

Proof of Travel

Applicant must submit a computer-generated itinerary from a travel agency or online booking engine showing departure from the U.S. and arrival/departure in China.

1.4

Proof of US Residency

Applicant must submit a legible color copy of valid Alien Registration Card (Green Card), Visa, or other proof of legal status in the United States, with permission for re-entry.

For applicants of Arizona, Southern California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Pacific Islands, applicant MUST submit original green card.

1.5

Child Requirement

For all applicants under 18 years a clear copy of a birth certificate must be provided.

If applicant is under 18 years old and traveling with both parents: Applicant must include copies of the information page of both parents passports or drivers license

If applicant is under 18 years old and traveling with one parent: Applicant must include copies of the information page of both parents passports or drivers license and a completed authorization letter. Click here to print the letter (one parent only).

If applicant is under 18 years old and traveling with neither parent: Applicant must include copies of the information page of both parents passports or drivers license and a completed authorization letter. Click here to print the letter (without parents).

1.6

Business Visa Requirement

If applicant is requesting a business visa, applicant must submit Letter of Invitation from the inviting party or organization. The letter should introduce the applicant, detail the purpose of the trip, provide dates of the visit and be signed by a company officer with contact details included.

Fax or scanned/printed are generally acceptable.

1.7

Business Visa Requirement

If applicant is requesting a business visa, applicant must submit a Business Cover Letter from a U.S. company indicating purpose of travel, duration and moral and financial responsibilities. Please review the example Business Cover Letter below.

> Click here to view example Business Cover Letter

1.8

Visa Application

Applicant must submit one completed visa application. The application is a fillable PDF. The application MUST be completed by filling in the spaces on the PDF provided, then print the document and then sign.

Any question which does not need to be answered must be completed using "N/A".

Incomplete applications or applications completed by hand or altered/corrected after printing will be rejected.

For applicants residing in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont:

> Click here to complete the China visa application (and application notes)

For applicants of all other states:

> Click here to complete the China visa application (and application notes)

If applicant is not a US citizen and/or applying for a work visa, applicant must complete the Supplementary Visa Application Form.

> Click here to complete the Supplementary Visa Application Form

Note: If applicant is former Chinese citizen (including Taiwanese), applicant must submit previous Chinese passport or proof of previously issued Chinese visa. Applicant must write name in Chinese characters where requested on application. If applicant is former Taiwanese national, applicant must list "China" as place of birth on application.

1.9

Citizens of France, Kenya, Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Ghana and Nigeria

Applicants from these countries may only select Non-Rush, 4-day service (and processing times may take up to 20 days). Additionally, embassy will require supporting documents including confirmed hotel reservation, recent bank statement, original green card or supporting visa documentation and for tourist travel, a letter from employer indicating position, time with company and that applicant will be on leave and will not be working on behalf of the company while in China.

2.0

Visas and Fees

The following China visas are generally available for non-US citizens. Please note that entries, validates, processing times and fees may vary based on nationality:

China Embassy fees may be paid by credit card when filling out the ItsEasy online order form below or via money order made payable to "Embassy of China". Non-US citizens are encouraged to pay via credit card to avoid potential delays.

NOTE: Applicants applying for multiple entry business visas are encouraged to provide a business cover letter and invitation letter specifically requesting a multiple-entry visa; OR provide proof of prior Chinese visas (applicant may submit previous passport in addition to current passport if Chinese visas are in previous passport. There is no guarantee China will issue a multiple entry visa under any circumstances and it is the applicants responsibility to review their completed visa upon receipt and plan accordingly.

NOTE: "Processing" refers to business days in the embassy and does not include processing or shipping.
NOTE: Embassy fees may change without notice. Order placement does not guarantee Embassy visa fee.
NOTE: For same-day visa service when available, please contact ItsEasy for specific instructions.

2.1

ItsEasy Online Order Form

Applicant must submit an ItsEasy order form which provides contact information, service request and payment information.

Note: If ordering same day service, applicant must select ship documents using FedEx First AM. This option is available when completing the online order form.

> Click here to complete the Online Order Form

2.2

Ship Documents to ItsEasy

Ship all visa documents to ItsEasy Passport and Visa for processing.

ItsEasy recommends our preferred shipping partner Federal Express (FedEx) for document shipping. When completing the online order form above, you will be offered the use of the ItsEasy FedEx account to send document to us. By selecting this service, you will be provided a pre-addressed, pre-paid FedEx air bill upon completion. For urgent processing, it is recommended you select the "First AM" option for sending documents to ItsEasy.

ItsEasy Passport & Visa
360 Lexington Avenue
Airline Travel Center
New York, NY 10017
(866) 487-3279

Click here to find a FedEx drop location near you.